Scotland crowned world's best golf destination at prestigious awards

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Scotland has been named the best golf destination in the world at the 2022 World Golf Awards. Widely known as the home of golf, the country was named as this year's World's Best Golf Destination.

The occasion marks the first time Scotland took home the prize in the award's nine-year history.As well as taking home the global title, Scotland was also crowned Best Golf Destination in Europe. READ MORE — Gaelic officially classed as 'endangered' language according to new report READ MORE — Scotland area crowned top travel destination in 2023 by Lonely Planet The country beat out fellow nominees Argentina, Australia, Canada, Dubai, Jamaica, Morocco, and Vietnam.

The ceremony, which celebrated and rewarded "excellence in golf tourism, world-class courses, and golf destinations", was held at Rixos Premium Saadiyat Island in Abu Dhabi on November 15.

Past winners have included Vietnam, Australia, and five-time champion Portugal.The awards also included a number of categories specific to Scotland.Prestwick Golf Club was crowned Scotland's Best Golf Course 2022, beating out fellow nominees such as Loch Lomond Golf Club, Royal Aberdeen Golf Club, and Trump International Golf Links.Meanwhile, Trump Turnberry was awarded Scotland's Best Golf Hotel 2022.